Forget Deep Dish Pizza, Italian Beef Is Illinois' Best Food
Think deep-dish pizza or hot dogs are are the best food Chicago has to offer? Think again. In the Windy City, Italian beef reigns supreme, and for good reason.
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Stories By Laura Zbinden
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The Simple Way To Score Extra Andes Mints At Olive Garden
If you're an Olive Garden customers who loves this after-dinner tradition, you'll be happy to learn that getting a few extra Andes mints is surprisingly simple.
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Turn Your Crock Pot Into A Fondue Station With An Easy Jar Hack
This simple trick allows you to make delicious chocolate fondue straight from your crockpot without getting things too messy. Here's how it works.
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The Temperature Trick That'll Help Stubborn Eggs Glide Right Off The Pan
Nothing is worse than finding out the egg you cooked is glued to the bottom of the pan, and then having to try and scrape it off that pan with a spatula.
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The Depression-Era Origins Of Leaving Cookies And Milk For Santa
Apparently, the cookies and milk tradition began as a way to show children to be grateful and give thanks for the gifts they would receive on Christmas.
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Ropa Vieja: What Makes The Cuban Meat Stew Unique?
There are so many wonderful and heartwarming stews to enjoy from all over the world. Here's what to know about ropa vieja and what makes it unique.
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Totally Transform Standard Whipped Cream With Canned Pumpkin Puree
Standard whipped cream can be great as is, but when you want to take it in a festively autumnal direction, fold in some canned pumpkin puree.
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November Aldi Finds For Your Winter Holiday Sweet Tooth
Aldi proudly displays its new items in each store. The November Aldi Finds are cozy wintertime favorites that will satisfy your winter holiday sweet tooth.
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The Salmon Grilling Tip To Keep In Mind When The Temperature Drops
When the weather gets a bit cooler, it's extra important to follow this simple step before throwing your salmon on the grill. Here are our salmon grilling tips.
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The Genius Hack That Makes Opening Sealed Coffee Creamer A Breeze
If you have trouble battling the freshness seal on your coffee creamer, you'll want to know all about this clever hack that simplifies opening it.
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Why A Cast Iron Skillet Is Key When It Comes To Homemade Frittatas
While frittatas are quite versatile when it comes to ingredients, the pan you use to cook a frittata is more limited and can make all the difference.
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Transforming Leftover Yogurt Into Fluffy Flatbread Is Almost Too Easy
When you've got excess yogurt that you need to use up, all it takes is a little ingenuity to turn it into some truly crave-worthy flatbread.
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How To Effectively Clean That Stained Stoneware In Your Kitchen
If you love using your stoneware, you'll look for any reason to bust it out. But what about when it gets dirty? Here's how to effectively clean your stoneware.
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The Funnel Hack That Makes Pitting Cherries A Breeze
Cherries are one of the best fruits to cook with, but pitting them can be a tedious drag. If you're looking to prep these fruits fast, bust out your funnel.
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Here's What You'll Find In Costco's Giant Thanksgiving Meal Kit
Ringing in at $200, the Thanksgiving meal kit serves around eight people and includes classic desserts like a whole apple pie and the fan-favorite pumpkin pie.
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Dunkin's 2023 Holiday Menu Has Apparently Been Leaked. Here's What To Expect
Besides the return of the holiday sprinkle donut, which returns on November 29, there will reportedly be several new food items hitting stores.
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Chick-Fil-A's First-Ever Cookbook Offers Creative Ways To Use Up Those Leftovers
The cookbook, "Extra Helpings: Inspiring Stories and Imaginative Recipes from Chick-fil-A's Shared Table," will be available for free online.
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Take Your Pulled Pork Sandwich To The Next Level With A Fried Egg
When you're ready to truly elevate your pulled pork sandwich, look no further than the simple-yet-flavorful fried egg. You might be surprised by the results.
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The Clever Fork Hack That Makes Filling Hard Shell Tacos A Breeze
Hard shell tacos are beloved for a reason, but making them can be a bit of a hassle. Thankfully you only need a fork to fill your tacos with ease.
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The Boozy Ingredient That'll Take Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Up A Notch
When you're looking to take your cookies to the next level of deliciousness, there's one boozy ingredient in particular that works like a charm.
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Mott's Is Giving Away Free Snacks And Books Nationwide In A Mobile Library
Everyone loves Mott's line of fruit products. It's exciting to announce Mott’s Snacks & Stories Mobile Library's special offer to encourage kids to read.
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What's The Best Way To Cook Honeynut Squash For Maximum Flavor?
Honeynut squash was made by crossing buttercup and butternut squash; it's a smaller and sweeter version of its parent gourds. So, how do you cook it?
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The Microwave Hack That Makes Peeling Garlic A Breeze
Garlic is a ubiquitous ingredient, but peeling it can often be a chore. Luckily, there's a hack to make it more manageable and all you need is a microwave.
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Ruth Reichl's Pumpkin Pie Tip Requires Showing One Ingredient Some Extra Love
When you're looking to make the tastiest pumpkin pie, consider taking food writing icon Ruth Reichl's advice and paying special attention to this component.
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The Ingredient Hack To Effortlessly Thicken Most Soups
If you've ever tried to perfect a soup recipe but can't get it to the creamy consistency you want, try this ingredient hack to effortlessly thicken it.
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Popeyes Is Bringing Cajun Turkey Back For Thanksgiving 2023. Here's How To Snag One
Popeyes' Cajun turkeys are precooked - all you have to do is thaw the bird and pop it in the oven to reheat for a perfectly cooked and juicy turkey.
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Is Starbucks Open On Thanksgiving 2023?
Whether you're driving to distant relatives or need to fuel up for hosting at home, you may be wondering if Starbucks is open on Thanksgiving. Here's the facts.
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